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Unit: Cells and organisms

NGSS:
MS‑LS1‑1
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MS‑LS1‑2
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MS‑LS1‑3
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MS‑LS1‑8
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MS‑LS1.A.1
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MS‑LS1.A.2
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MS‑LS1.A.3
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MS‑LS1.D.1

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Cells and organisms

30 trillion cells in a trench coat walks into a movie theater. "One ticket please."
NGSS:
MS‑LS1‑1
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MS‑LS1.A.1

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Cell parts and functions

Every cell is a like a miniature organism, where every piece has an essential role to play.
NGSS:
MS‑LS1‑2
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MS‑LS1.A.2

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Quiz 1

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Organization in the human body

The liver bone's connected to the pancreas bone. Wait. Those aren't bones!
NGSS:
MS‑LS1‑3
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MS‑LS1.A.3

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Sensory processing and the brain

How do you feel? No, literally, how do you feel and perceive things?
NGSS:
MS‑LS1‑8
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MS‑LS1.D.1

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Quiz 2

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About this unit

This unit explores cells and organisms. Learn about plant and animal cells, organelles, the organization of the human body, and sensory processing and the brain.